Dear Scouts,
It’s such a privilege to write that – Dear Scouts – because scouts, and especially the Rover Scouts of the BPSA, are some of the
July 2, 2020
Welcome to BPSA
The Baden-Powell Service Association offers a community-oriented traditional scouting program for youth and adults of all genders in the United States. There is no religious requirement and our groups are independent from sponsoring organizations. We offer the experience of scouting to anyone who wishes to join us.
We are not affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts, USA or their governing scout associations. We are members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS) and as such are not in competition with other American scouting associations; we are only their brothers and sisters in scouting.
News & Announcements
Covid Update from HQ, June 2020
With many areas re-opening and different levels of Covid risk across the country, please follow your local guidelines in deciding when and how your scouting
June 27, 2020
How do I get involved with a BPSA Group?
Start a new BPSA Group
Each group registers new members independently. If you don’t find a group nearby, consider starting one or joining our 1st Lone Scouts Group.
Joining an existing BPSA Group
Starting a new group is an exciting endeavor that will connect you to your community and the worldwide scouting movement.
Join our 1st Lone Scouts Group
The BPSA Lone Scouts program is for individual Otters, Timberwolves, Pathfinders and Rovers who might live in rural areas or may not have the interest locally in starting a new group.
Scout Programs
Affiliations
